Elon Cooley, 21, of Gallup, New Mexico, was shot and killed on May 6, 2023, outside the Sports Page Lounge at 1400 S. Second St. The shooting occurred in the early hours after an altercation inside the bar. Cooley asked security for an escort to his car; while security was escorting him, another man ran toward them and opened fire, striking Cooley.

Security officers performed CPR at the scene and Cooley was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The Gallup Police Department identified 22-year-old Isaaiah Palacios as a suspect and launched a search. Investigators are still gathering information about what led to the shooting and any connection between Cooley and Palacios. A GoFundMe was created to help cover Cooley’s funeral expenses.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Elon, please share tips with the Gallup Police Department.